Tourist Attractions in Kuwait

A small country in the north-east of the Arabian Peninsula. All economic and cultural life of the country is concentrated in the capital El Kuwait. In recent decades, the economy of the country has been actively developing, the city was built. It has a lot of modern buildings, shopping centres, museums. The coast of the Persian Gulf and the nearby islands allow tourists to spend time on comfortable beaches. Water sports, diving are popular types of recreation on them.

The state is Islamic. All monuments, museums represent the treasures and achievements accumulated by its culture. In architecture there is a national flavour, but in modern stylish execution. Many objects are record-breakers: the tallest towers and skyscrapers, the largest ships and fountains.

Nature is not characterised by richness, there is desert around the capital. In El Kuwait, some areas are actively greened, and they are modern oases. The cuisine is traditionally Arabian, a lot of meat in all kinds and legumes with spices (hummus, falafel). There is a rich choice of seafood (fish, oysters). There is a dry law in the country. Souvenirs can be gold jewellery, spices and oils. A popular item among tourists is a reduced copy of the famous ship Al Hashemi II. As memorabilia you can buy a variety of statuettes of the eagle – the symbol of Kuwait or traditional Bedouin clothing.